Cadillac's Resurgence Back to the Tier of Luxury: 2008 CTS

Cadillac’s recent and historic resurgence has brought it back to the top tier of luxury auto brands. The next epoch in Cadillac’s renaissance begins with the all-new 2008 CTS – the next generation of the popular luxury sport sedan that is intended to challenge the world’s best.

Designers and engineers focused not only on the overall package, but on the myriad of details that infused the car with distinctive character traits and attention to detail intended to generate desirability. The ’08 CTS launches in August of 2007; it is marked by dramatic design, serious performance, thoughtful technology and exceptional craftsmanship.

CTS design

Aiming for the quietness and appearance of the finest “prestige” sedans, engineers lavished attention on sights and sounds of the body construction. An innovative laser brazing technique affixes the roof panel more crisply. The windshield glass is free from visible rubber seals and joints. The hood borrows techniques from door panels to improve sealing and noise control. The doors themselves are triple-sealed. Sound levels were analyzed inside the cabin not just for reduced quantity, but also for increased quality.

The car’s more athletic form is characterized by the sculpted fenders that emphasize the car’s wider track and enhanced chassis dynamics. The front fenders feature side air extractors that recall a styling element from Cadillac’s Sixteen concept that also appear on the STS and Escalade. CTS has a “faster” and nearly coupe-like profile, owing to both its increased performance potential and more evolved styling theme. A ”double” sunroof borrows a page from Cadillac’s SRX crossover, enabling both front and rear passengers a sky view.

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All cars look better when they are moving on the road or track. I used that picture because it was a beautiful shot of a spectacular looking car in action. I am seriously excited at the idea of how the CTS-V is gonna turn out. based on the fact that the current CTS-V looks about 5 times better than the regular one, I have extremely high hopes for the next. I love my STS but seriously am having some traitorous thoughts about moving down to the CTS...but up to the CTS-v for a year or two while I wait for the XLS to debut on the lots... then there's the new 2008 Vette with 436HP STOCK and endless possibilities as far as mods... I can seriously see me getting one of those and pushing it up beyond what I've done for my C5 (current at 450HP)... a Super-Charger would give me a sweet boost to about 570HP in the Base C6 with the Z51 opt.

I love GM and Hate them all at once for giving me even more choices these days... and then there the effin Pontiac G8... WTF. Sometimes I wish I were a Honda/Toyota fan... then I would have only 1 or 2 decent choices , instead of so many as a GM fan.

I'm still not crazy about the front grill. BMW is doing the same thing by having a recessed front and it looks like chipmunk cheeks. Great looking car overall, but I think the grill could use a little more refinement.
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I think the front grill gives that CTS a more agressive look... I for some reason do not see any resemblance to chipmunk cheeks. But o well we all have our opinions.
I like all cars... However, I don't like ugly cars (ugly exotic cars may be an exception)...

I think this car is gonna be the best in it's class when it comes out in mostly every department looks really well done and probperly assembled, but I agree about the cheeks, they shoulda just made the gap between the grill nd the lower vent even with the rest of the metal.

im definitely gonna test drive all 3, leaning towards the BMW. CTS will also be offered in AWD for the first time this year in canada. And we need it. Too bad it costs so *** much up here. Lexus needs a redesign on the IS to fit in, I will also look at the Infiniti G35 sedan i imagine.

The picture of the 3 of them really makes the CTS and Mercedes stand out over the BMW, but keep in mind the Bimmer isn't a redesign either.
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